All-American finals on tap at Wimbledon
American fans expect a Friday night milestone as Jimmy Connors faces Arthur Ashe in the first all United States men’s Wimbledon final in 28 years. Connors overwhelmed Roscoe Tanner 6-4 6-1 6-4 while Ashe beat Tony Roche 7-5 8-6 6-4 to set the title showdown on Center Court with 17,000 spectators watching.
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Connors and Evert End Storybook Romance at Wimbledon
Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert confirmed their engagement ended in a breakup. Connors, 22, said they remain good friends and hinted at possible rekindling later. Evert, defending champion, noted they have their own lives and kept others guessing about the future.
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U S May Still Run USSR Track Meet in Kiev
The American track team gathers in Kiev for the U S S R meet on Friday amid a fluid roster as players fly in to join coach Lee and a large squad. A racing day at Sun Valley Speedway features Figure-8 and Super-Six events with Gayt Duncan leading a crowded field and high prize money.
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Brooklyn Handicap spotlight at Belmont with Forego heavy
Holiday racing features Forego at Belmont Park in the 400000 Brooklyn Handicap riding 132 pounds over 1 1/16 miles. Stop The Music and Arbees Boy figure as contenders with other runners including Wishing Stone Mongongo and Monetary Principle in the field. An American Handicap at Hollywood Park offers two divisions and purses above 75000 each, pairing Ancient Title against Stardust Mel in a rematch. Delaware Park hosts Greg Beret as top weight seeking his third straight stakes finish.
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Frankton Stifles Shenandoah 3-0 in White River tilt
Jerry Emmons pitched a one hit shutout as Frankton blanked Shenandoah 3-0. Mike Cooper sparked the win with aggressive baserunning and two runs, backed by Mark Cox's RBI hits. Tim Sanders accounted for Shenandoah's lone hit.
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Gilbert and Still lead as Milwaukee Open round halted by weather
Gibby Gilbert and Ken Still shared the clubhouse lead at nine under after 63 holes when lightning rain and darkness suspended the second round of the Greater Milwaukee Open at Tuckaway Country Club. Gilbert shot 66 to reach 135, Still 67 Thursday, while Art Wall stood five under for the day and 10 under overall awaiting resumption at 8 30 a.m. CDT Friday.
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